LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Peter F. Sipperley for his distinguished
service to the Church of St. John the Evangelist

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
commend those individuals who have given of themselves in support of the
good works and worthy accomplishments of individuals dedicated to
fellowship and service to the community; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Peter F. Sipperley for his distinguished service to the Church of St.
John the Evangelist, the State of New York, and the United States of
America; and
WHEREAS, He was born on June 8, 1936, to Carlton Goodell Sipperley and
Marion Elizabeth Weckesser, graduating from Rhinebeck High School in the
Class of 1953; and
WHEREAS, He became organist at the Church of St. John the Evangelist
on October 15, 1956, and has served consistently except when he was
serving his country in Korea; and
WHEREAS, In addition to his service to his church, Peter F. Sipperley
served his nation during the Korean War in the United States Army,
returning to the Church of St. John the Evangelist while running the
family plumbing business with his brother Vernon and their Uncle Pete;
and
WHEREAS, Peter F. Sipperley has been a trustee of the Church of St.
John the Evangelist in Barrytown, New York, since 1971, and has served
as President of the Board of Trustees since 1973; and
WHEREAS, He has committed his life to his church family serving with
distinction for nearly 60 years as the Organist of the Church of St.
John the Evangelist; and
WHEREAS, He has always modeled servanthood within his church community
and throughout his involvement in public life; and
WHEREAS, Peter F. Sipperley chose not only to serve his church commu-
nity but was elected to serve his entire local community as a Trustee of
the Village of Rhinebeck in 1967, and as Mayor of Rhinebeck in 1969,
serving 14 terms; and
WHEREAS, Peter F. Sipperley continued his public service serving as
American Legion Post 429 Commander, and as a Legion Chaplain and Histo-
rian; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Peter F. Sipperley for his distinguished service to the Church of
St. John the Evangelist; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Peter F. Sipperley.